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. >> the coast guard is working to clean up an oil spill leaking into a new york city strait. an oil tanker is leaking more than 100-thousand gallons of oil just off of staten island. crew members on the barge noticed the leak, and contacted an oil clean-up company to help in the efforts. waterways remain open as they clean-up the mess. boaters in the area are urged to take caution in the meantime. >> coming up on kron 4 news weekend. a mother whose son was in the classroom with the shooter in connecticut talks about the moment she learned about the shooting. and as we go to break. here are some of the names of the victims from friday's tragedy. (music) >> the parents of a six- year-old student who witnessed friday's massacre describe how their son is doing. the little boy was in the classroom with the shooter. he was able to escape the room and run to safety. the boy's teacher was vicki soto. she died in the classroom protecting her students from the gunfire. the boy's mother recalls the moments before she knew whether her son was okay. >> when you are standing there waiting
. >> the coast guard is working to clean up an oil spill leaking into a new york city strait. an oil tanker is leaking more than 100-thousand gallons of oil just off of staten island. crew members on the barge noticed the leak, and contacted an oil clean-up company to help in the efforts. waterways remain open as they clean-up the mess. boaters in the area are urged to take caution in the meantime. >> coming up on kron 4 news weekend. a mother whose son was in the classroom with the...
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what is it that people did for you in your community that we can do in newtown and even here in new york and around the nation for these families that you found helpful? >> that's a very good question. i think something that we may have to offer. again, i am sure there is -- on an individual basis, people have different needs. but to tell the families and their town to embrace -- embrace people surrounding them. you know, at first, we were going to -- on the way home from the hospital, after we had learned christina... we just wanted to crawl inside our house and stay there alone forever. you know? that was the -- immediate feeling and our instincts. but thank god our friends, our family, our community, even our church -- they didn't listen to us. we didn't realize the scope of everything at that point, the media attention, you know, what was going to happen. but we allowed others to come in and help us. usually, we are very independent. we can do this on our own. but it was so overwhelming, we allowed others to come in and help us where we normally would not. that was -- that was the be
what is it that people did for you in your community that we can do in newtown and even here in new york and around the nation for these families that you found helpful? >> that's a very good question. i think something that we may have to offer. again, i am sure there is -- on an individual basis, people have different needs. but to tell the families and their town to embrace -- embrace people surrounding them. you know, at first, we were going to -- on the way home from the hospital,...
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new york who says the time for more strict gun control is right now. congressman, thanks very much for coming in. when the president says we need "meaningful action right now" what do you want him to do? >> well, i want the president to take the leadership and use the bully pulpit of the presidency to lead a crusade for meaningful and strong gun control legislation. you know, the united states -- and he's the only one that can do it, really. we know gun lobby has strong support in congress because members of congress are terrified of their alleged political power. but a president can lead a campaign and can direct the moral of the country and members of congress or senators refuse to support strong gun control legislation. and we know it, we've heard all the nonsense. >> congressman, sorry for interrupting, but how disappointed are you that in his first term this was not a high priority for him, if a priority at all? >> i don't want to get into that. what i care about is what happens now. the president had a lot of things on his plate. he had a depress
new york who says the time for more strict gun control is right now. congressman, thanks very much for coming in. when the president says we need "meaningful action right now" what do you want him to do? >> well, i want the president to take the leadership and use the bully pulpit of the presidency to lead a crusade for meaningful and strong gun control legislation. you know, the united states -- and he's the only one that can do it, really. we know gun lobby has strong support...
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i'm six years old from ps1-15 queens new york. i feel very sad about everything. i don't understand why somebody would do this to little kids like us. i'll miss you all love tristen. >> there is a boy named jack on the victim's list we don't know him personally but he could have been our son. >> reporter: this was a big vigil last night in virginia ford which is about 40 minutes from sandy hook. hundreds gathered to remember the victims especially -- once she realized there was a gunman at her school she hid her students in closets and cabinets. when he arrived she told him the kids were in the gym he shot her and left all those kids were saved. coming up in the next hour we will talk to a pennsylvania commissioner county commissioner from pennsylvania who drove here last night to bring his messages of support from his community to sandy hook. live in sandy hook, connecticut i'm john sasaki. >> sandy hook teacher katelyn is being created with helping save the lives of her 14 students. her mother is speaking out about what he did to keep them safe. >> she told all
i'm six years old from ps1-15 queens new york. i feel very sad about everything. i don't understand why somebody would do this to little kids like us. i'll miss you all love tristen. >> there is a boy named jack on the victim's list we don't know him personally but he could have been our son. >> reporter: this was a big vigil last night in virginia ford which is about 40 minutes from sandy hook. hundreds gathered to remember the victims especially -- once she realized there was a...
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the new york jets, the giants, and the new england patriots are also planning tributes. one of the teachers who died at sandy hook elementary school is being hailed around the world for her bravery. ♪ amazing grace >> hundreds sang "amazing grace" for victoria soto in her own hometown of stratford, connectic connecticut. she moved her sturnts away from the classroom door. to protect the children she faced the gunman when he stormed in. i spoke yesterday with two parents whose son by what they call a miracle made it out of that classroom aalive. >> when they heard noises that he described as initially they thought were hammers falling, then they realized that it was gunshot. and miss soto, who was aidan's teach, had the presence of mind to move all the children to a distance away from the door on the side of the room furthest away from the door. that's when the gunman burst in, did not say a word, no facial expressions, and proceeded to shoot their teacher. they basically ran right next to the guy and out the door. >> they ran past the gunman? >> they ran past the guy.
the new york jets, the giants, and the new england patriots are also planning tributes. one of the teachers who died at sandy hook elementary school is being hailed around the world for her bravery. ♪ amazing grace >> hundreds sang "amazing grace" for victoria soto in her own hometown of stratford, connectic connecticut. she moved her sturnts away from the classroom door. to protect the children she faced the gunman when he stormed in. i spoke yesterday with two parents whose...
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we have heard critics whether it is new york city mayor or democrats in the president's party, they have heard this so many times before, one tragedy after another but there has not been action. but it has been clear in talking to the white house officials, the president doesn't believe this is the time and place as the families are grieving to talk about something that is a political issue. what he hinted on friday suggests in the days and weeks ahead he believes this should be a debate in this country and legislative action. the precise specifics will be debated. >>gregg: thank you, ed henry, in new town. thank you. >>heather: starting at 6:00 p.m. eastern for coverage of the president's visit to newtown and the interfaith vigil he will attend the program is hosted by fox news channel bret baier happening live right here on fox. >>gregg: disturbing developments in the curt cut -- connecticut shooting, the police say the gunman had a massive arsenal of firepower including hundreds of bullets. mike? >>reporter: yes, hundreds of rounds were fired according to the connecticut state police.
we have heard critics whether it is new york city mayor or democrats in the president's party, they have heard this so many times before, one tragedy after another but there has not been action. but it has been clear in talking to the white house officials, the president doesn't believe this is the time and place as the families are grieving to talk about something that is a political issue. what he hinted on friday suggests in the days and weeks ahead he believes this should be a debate in...
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what was so compelling to me in this new york times article is understanding kids, gangs and guns. we don't seem to understand how so many guns end up on the streets. many borrowed from friends and family, which it turns out is the case in this shooting where it's his mother's guns that end up killing these children. >> that's right. we have a belief that people are going to stores and either buying them at stores and bringing them back or straw purchasers and buying in bulk, getting them to the hands of kids. our gun laws are targeted to those problems. more than 40% of guns come from friends and family into the hands of shooters. it's an extraordinary figure. how do we stop that? public awareness, social services. i read a statistic that said less than 1% of our fill ant pi goes toward criminal justice. that is extraordinarily woeful. you need a comprehensive package which you are targeting gun laws. you have to raise awareness. you have to get to kids young. what are the consequences? >> governor, i want to bring you in on the comprehensive, wraparound way to bring you in on thi
what was so compelling to me in this new york times article is understanding kids, gangs and guns. we don't seem to understand how so many guns end up on the streets. many borrowed from friends and family, which it turns out is the case in this shooting where it's his mother's guns that end up killing these children. >> that's right. we have a belief that people are going to stores and either buying them at stores and bringing them back or straw purchasers and buying in bulk, getting them...
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host: you live in new york city. what you think about mayor bloomberg and his opinion on the gun issue? caller code generally what mort zuckerman was talking about -- caller code generally put more zuckerman was talking about, how many times has he been caught at -- stopped and frisked on the street on his way to an important meeting? now they want to go through his pockets? he thinks that stop and frisk is ok? i will take my chances with the people in my community rather than a police organization pulling me over and the time they feel like it. host of this, and comes to us from facebook. a few of our viewers and listeners are listening -- to hang in. host: our next caller is an independent in the vienna. caller: my comment, and it is not probably going to be popular, but my stance is that ever since the schools became drug free, more drugs than ever have been handed out to kids. the principal and the nurse in the school, whether it is packs all, ritalin, whatever. find a school shooting that did not have something
host: you live in new york city. what you think about mayor bloomberg and his opinion on the gun issue? caller code generally what mort zuckerman was talking about -- caller code generally put more zuckerman was talking about, how many times has he been caught at -- stopped and frisked on the street on his way to an important meeting? now they want to go through his pockets? he thinks that stop and frisk is ok? i will take my chances with the people in my community rather than a police...
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york giants fan. his favorite player was cruz. cruz tweet add photo of his gloves and cleats. he has written pinto's name on them. is he going to wear them today in the game against the atlanta falcons. the entire league will observe moments of silence before today's games. well secretary of state hillary clinton will not testify at this week's benghazi hearings on capitol hill following news from the state department that she fell ill and suffered a concussion this week. will she eventually testify after she recovers? congressman henry, a democrat from texas and matt thorn berry a republican also from texas join us with their reactions to that news and much more this week. welcome to you both. congressman clare. i will start with you. if there is anything you would like to share in response to the connecticut tragedy? >> first of all i just have to say my prayers and my sympathies to the families. it has to be a very difficult time. especially right before christmas, so, again, my prayers to all of t
york giants fan. his favorite player was cruz. cruz tweet add photo of his gloves and cleats. he has written pinto's name on them. is he going to wear them today in the game against the atlanta falcons. the entire league will observe moments of silence before today's games. well secretary of state hillary clinton will not testify at this week's benghazi hearings on capitol hill following news from the state department that she fell ill and suffered a concussion this week. will she eventually...
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back to you in new york. >> alisyn: peter, thanks so much. given all the crushing pain for that community and everyone, it's always astounding when a victim's family member hung out and speaks with an open heart and speaks with generosity about the shooter and the shooter's family and that's exactly what robert parker did. his daughter was one of the youngest victims and her name was emilie parker, just six years old and he found his way through the crowd to the microphone yesterday and here is what he had to say. >> first of all, i'd really like to offer our deepest condolences to all the families who are directly affected by this shooting. it's a horrific tragedy and we want everybody to know that our hearts and our prayers go out to them. this includes the family of the shooter. i can't imagine how hard this experience must be be for you. and i want you to know that our family and our support you as well. my daughter emily would be one of the first ones that be standing and giving her love and support to all those victims because that's th
back to you in new york. >> alisyn: peter, thanks so much. given all the crushing pain for that community and everyone, it's always astounding when a victim's family member hung out and speaks with an open heart and speaks with generosity about the shooter and the shooter's family and that's exactly what robert parker did. his daughter was one of the youngest victims and her name was emilie parker, just six years old and he found his way through the crowd to the microphone yesterday and...
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and new york state, 650 school districts. a lot of them, each of whom has their -- has one school bus or some of whom have one school bus and a commissioner transportation. >> oklahoma as tiny as we are have 521 school districts. >> that is a very tough nut politically. because education is always local. and always wants to make sure her kid gets on the football team. and it's hard to change that. but there's enormous, enormous redundancy in expenditures there. and that has to be addressed. also, the nature of the population varies. and that has an impact on the quality of education. and the ability of schools to teach. and the same time we have to recognize that 50 years ago, we had -- there weren't very many opportunities for women. there weren't very many women running states of these united states 50 years ago. so the greatest opportunity professionally, women in the teaching profession and now they're outdoing us males in many cases. so that has changed as well. but there isn't a national solution to that. that is a situ
and new york state, 650 school districts. a lot of them, each of whom has their -- has one school bus or some of whom have one school bus and a commissioner transportation. >> oklahoma as tiny as we are have 521 school districts. >> that is a very tough nut politically. because education is always local. and always wants to make sure her kid gets on the football team. and it's hard to change that. but there's enormous, enormous redundancy in expenditures there. and that has to be...